January 1, 2011
Journal Article

Preservation of viable Francisella tularensis for forensic analysis

Abstract

As a preservation solution, (1%) ammonium chloride may be preferred over other conventionally used storage solutions because of its compatibility with analytical techniques such as Mass Spectrometry. In this study, ammonium chloride performed as well or better than phosphate buffered saline with Tween or Butterfields/Tween for preserving Francisella tularensis novicida.

Revised: February 2, 2011 | Published: January 1, 2011

Citation

Valentine N.B., S.C. Wunschel, C.O. Valdez, H.W. Kreuzer-Martin, R.A. Bartholomew, T.M. Straub, and K.L. Wahl. 2011. Preservation of viable Francisella tularensis for forensic analysis. Journal of Microbiological Methods 84, no. 2:346-348. PNNL-SA-70153. doi:10.1016/j.mimet.2010.12.006